John Thorbeck
Is a New Model for Manufacturing Finally Here?
Ethical denim-maker Saitex’s automated facility in California is a sign that localised, just-in-time manufacturing may be poised for widespread adoption.
Is a New Model for Manufacturing Finally Here?
Ethical denim-maker Saitex’s automated facility in California is a sign that localised, just-in-time manufacturing may be poised for widespread adoption.
The Year Ahead: Keep Your Suppliers Close
To mitigate future ruptures, fashion players must move away from transactional relationships with suppliers in favour of deeper partnerships that bring greater agility and accountability.
The Year Ahead: Keep Your Suppliers Close
To mitigate future ruptures, fashion players must move away from transactional relationships with suppliers in favour of deeper partnerships that bring greater agility and accountability.
Retail Reborn Episode 2: Building Smarter, More Sustainable Supply Chains
In Episode 2 of BoF’s new podcast series, Doug Stephens investigates how supply chains must evolve to meet the novel challenges faced by both the fashion industry and the planet — with guests including John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital and Nina Marenzi, founder of The Sustainable Angle.
Retail Reborn Episode 2: Building Smarter, More Sustainable Supply Chains
In Episode 2 of BoF’s new podcast series, Doug Stephens investigates how supply chains must evolve to meet the novel challenges faced by both the fashion industry and the planet — with guests including John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital and Nina Marenzi, founder of The Sustainable Angle.
The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.
The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.
Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?
High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.
Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?
High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.
The End of Ownership
From Uber to Spotify, ownership is giving way to on-demand services. What does this mean for fashion?
The End of Ownership
From Uber to Spotify, ownership is giving way to on-demand services. What does this mean for fashion?
Op-Ed | Share Value Across the Whole Fashion Supply Chain
Sharing value and productivity across the fashion supply chain would help improve working conditions and wages — as well as boost profits — says John Thorbeck.
Op-Ed | Share Value Across the Whole Fashion Supply Chain
Sharing value and productivity across the fashion supply chain would help improve working conditions and wages — as well as boost profits — says John Thorbeck.